The County shall rely on the guidelines and design standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities established by the California MAnnual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and supporting guidelines provided the Federal Highway Administration, Caltrans, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Healthy Communities
CTM-2.16 Pedestrian Planning
The County shall consider the safety and accessibility of pedestrians when preparing transportation plans, studies, and reports.
CTM-2.17 Support Regional Bicycle Infrastructure
The County shall support efforts to improve regional infrastructure that will make biking more attractive to residents and tourists.
CTM-2.18 Complete Streets Standards in Existing Communities
The County shall require discretionary development in designated Existing Communities to construct roadways to urban standards and Complete Streets principles, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, and bike lanes when there is a nexus for improvement. The County shall rely on the guidelines and design standards for Complete Streets design established by the California MAnnual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), Caltrans in the Highway Design MAnnual, and Complete Streets Guidelines (pursuant to Deputy Directive-64-R2), Federal Highway Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
CTM-2.19 Safety Metrics
The County shall continue to examine and update safety metrics for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) impact analysis as appropriate. Options include but are not limited to: queue spill-back at intersections; mid-block unprotected crossings; and, increased crossing distances.
CTM-1.10 Direct Traffic to Highways to Preserve County Character
The County shall strive to direct interregional traffic to federal and state highways. Improvement to County roadways shall not be for the primary purpose of relieving congestion on federal or state highways.